Blind puppy & littermates - help!!

krlyr

Person_one wrote: »

I'm not remotely impressed with that, she shouldn't have bred the litter if she wasn't able to keep the pups in a situation like this.

What if they just didn't sell?

Is this breeder registered with the KC?

I agree. I would like to point out that I am not anti-breeder - I was going to go to a breeder myself for a puppy but just before our visit, we were offered a pup through a distant relative as they couldn't keep her. But I do think it's very important to do lots of research on the breeder. There's a few red flags here with this one - having bred a litter knowing that she was moving somewhere needing renovating, so being unable to offer backup or be prepared for a situation like this. Offering two littermates to go into the same home. Having had a health issue crop up in the litter and it not being investigated and confirmed ASAP (this one is being a bit nitpicky, but as the breed are prone to eye problems I would want to be 110% sure the breeder did absolutely everything in their power to try to avoid this, so very thorough health tests, very carefully chosen sire and dam, etc.)
Where did you find the breeder? Have you had many personal recommendations? Spoken to others in CKCS "circles" about her (dog shows are a good way to find out the gossip)?
Would you be willing to PM me the kennel name, I'd be happy to do some digging and see if I can find anything out about them (I understand if you'd rather not though)

shegirl

krlyr wrote: »

I agree. I would like to point out that I am not anti-breeder - I was going to go to a breeder myself for a puppy but just before our visit, we were offered a pup through a distant relative as they couldn't keep her. But I do think it's very important to do lots of research on the breeder. There's a few red flags here with this one - having bred a litter knowing that she was moving somewhere needing renovating, so being unable to offer backup or be prepared for a situation like this. Offering two littermates to go into the same home. Having had a health issue crop up in the litter and it not being investigated and confirmed ASAP (this one is being a bit nitpicky, but as the breed are prone to eye problems I would want to be 110% sure the breeder did absolutely everything in their power to try to avoid this, so very thorough health tests, very carefully chosen sire and dam, etc.)
Where did you find the breeder? Have you had many personal recommendations? Spoken to others in CKCS "circles" about her (dog shows are a good way to find out the gossip)?
Would you be willing to PM me the kennel name, I'd be happy to do some digging and see if I can find anything out about them (I understand if you'd rather not though)

I'm in agreement with all of the above too.It doesn't sit right with me at all.

To move and start renovation when you've bred your dog and are expecting pups is not right.

There is no sign the pup has been checked -they've stated that they are pretty sure it's blind.They should know for sure and why it is blind -cataracts?detached retinas?other problems?I read earlier about puppies being blind due to conditions affecting the brain too.

CKCs should be tested for eye and heart problems.

Is this down to inbreeding?Or hereditary problems?Was the dam ill during pregnancy?They're all things that could cause it.

There is the potential for other health issues to come out in both pups as you are unsure of the health.

I'd fully expect a decent breeder to keep a blind pup or find a very suitable place for the poor thing.

It's also,as you say,the first litter,so I'd be a little more wary than from an established breeder.

vicx

I have two Yorkie pups from the same litter and can honestly say it is not as easy as I thought it would be. It is double the love but also double the trouble. They are 6 months old now and are a lot easier now they have settled, they aren't chewing as much and are both house trained but the first couple of months was very difficult.

I have had three dogs together in the past, two Yorkies and a King Charles Spaniel. I had them all from being 6 weeks old but there was 4 years age gap between them all so they were much easier than the two I have now.

I have never had a blind puppy but I have had a King Charles Spaniel (she passed away 6 months ago) and unfortunately they are prone to eye problems. My dog had cateracts for the last two years of her life but she still managed to get around. They are very loving dogs but you have to be very careful not to overfeed as they are also prone to obesity. I think your puppy will help the blind puppy but be prepared for double the trouble, it is not as easy as I thought it would be. I have never known a King Charles to chew so hopefully you won't have the problems I had.

scaredy_cat

here's a link to a site i found - http://www.ttlntl.co.uk/2/Health/Blind%20puppies.htm

and there are some books avialable - http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=living+with+blind+dogs&x=0&y=0